Nazar was inspired by the ancient symbol of the evil eye, a protective motif found across cultures for thousands of years, from the Mediterranean and Middle East to parts of Europe, North Africa and beyond. The name Nazar comes from Arabic and Turkish traditions, meaning “sight” or “gaze,” and refers to the watchful eye itself,  both the force that observes and the charm that protects. Traditionally used as a ward against envy, ill-will, or unintentional harm, the evil eye is not a symbol of fear, but of awareness and care. Passed through generations as glass charms, amulets, and talismans, it carries the gentle intention of watching over, guarding quietly and keeping what is precious safe.

My character is a collector.
From distant places and quiet moments, she has gathered them one by one, small glass eyes, charms softened by time, tokens passed hand to hand. Some hang gently from shelves, others rest where the light can find them. Each carries a story, a memory, a promise of watching and protection.

In this room, she is the keeper.

She lifts one charm to her gaze and meets it calmly, as if greeting an old friend. Around her, the eyes float and shimmer, no longer objects but companions,  guardians that blur the line between being seen and being held. The space feels alive with attention, yet nothing here is sharp or unkind.

The twin cats sit beside her, light and dark, familiar and steady. They understand the quiet rules of the room, how protection does not need force, only presence.

Nazar is a story of sanctuary. Of choosing what stays close, and what is gently kept at a distance. It speaks to the comfort of surrounding yourself with symbols that watch over you and the quiet strength that comes from knowing you are protected, not by fear, but by care, intention and stillness.

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✦ About the Canvas Print

Looking to add a little atmosphere and symbolism to your room or workspace? This canvas print available in 3 sizes, features Nazar reproduced with rich, fade-resistant colour, bringing depth and quiet presence to any wall.

Printed on a high-quality poly-cotton canvas and hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars, this piece has a soft, painterly texture that enhances the layered blues and watchful details of the artwork.

• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 ± 0.74 oz/yd² (344 g/m² ± 25 g/m²)
• Fade-resistant, vivid print
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
• Blank product sourced from the US, Canada, Europe, UK, or Australia

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In Japanese folklore, it is said that a cat who live long enough can become Yōkai, supernatural beings with a gift for magic and a special kind of mischief. The Bakeneko learns to walk upright on two paws and take human form. The Nekomata, older and wiser still, grows a second tail and speaks with eerie knowing.

She might be one of them.

Or something rarer still, part girl, part feline trickster, born between worlds.

She moves like a memory you’re trying to hold onto, the kind that changes shape every time you think about it, or every time you see her.

The white cats arrived with her, before I even understood who she was. They appeared naturally in the earliest pencil sketch, gathering around her as if summoned by her very presence.

They're not pets. They’re drawn to her, pulled in by a quiet magnetism. Companions, maybe. Or students, hoping to understand how she shifts, how she softens and sharpens at will. Watching closely, trying to understand how she is a “Cat Like Me.”

To watch her is to feel that shape and form are never fixed. That maybe you, too, could change. She intentionally knocks things off shelves just to see how they fall, disturbing the stillness, snapping you out of the mindless trance her presence seems to evoke and reminding you that wonder sometimes arrives disguised as disruption.

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✦ About the Print

Developed digitally from a high-resolution scan of MyfanwyNia’s original graphite drawing, this fine-art print combines traditional pencil illustration with digital painting, preserving the delicate linework and textured character of the original drawing while bringing it to life through rich, layered colour.

Each print is created using a xerographic process - an image-forming technique that uses a light-sensitive photoconductive surface whose electrical resistance changes when exposed to light. This precision laser method fuses dry pigment to the paper’s surface rather than allowing it to soak in, giving the artwork a distinctive richness and depth. The tones appear slightly raised, with a natural sheen that shifts beautifully in the light once the heat has set the pigment.

Because this process uses dry pigment, it allows for printing on luxurious coated pearlescent paper - a softly shimmering surface that enhances the dreamlike quality of the artwork.

Each print is carefully produced in the artist’s studio by MyfanwyNia herself, ensuring the highest attention to detail and finish.

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✦ Details

Print Technique: Xerographic printing on premium 300gsm pearlescent card stock.

Limited Edition: 50 prints per size.

Signed & Numbered: Each print is individually signed and numbered and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Available Sizes:

Small: A5: 148.5 × 210 mm (mounted to A4: 210 × 297 mm)

Large: A4: 210 × 297 mm (mounted to A3: 297 × 420 mm)

Framing Options: Each fine-art print is beautifully presented within a carefully selected mount, ready for framing or available in a classic white frame with durable acrylic glazing. Framed prints arrive ready to hang, complete with secure D-ring fittings and ribbon.

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Featuring my illustration Candlelit Whiskers, originally drawn in pencil and coloured digitally with layered line-work from the original scan.

This smooth, stretchy camisole features Candlelit Whiskers - a quiet little cat character glowing softly by candlelight. Each top is printed, pressed, relabelled and finished by hand in my off-grid Leitrim studio, produced in micro-batches for limited drops and events. Every piece has its own small nuances and character, making each camisole one-of-a-kind.

Dressed in soft Victorian attire, she feels like the keeper of secrets, a creature who steps forward in the dark not to startle, but to guide the way down long winding passages.

Her bright green eyes reflect the flicker of her candle flame, as though she’s watching over a threshold between worlds. Is she searching for someone who’s late returning home? Or lighting the way for a lost wanderer? She stands in that tender pause where a story waits to be illuminated.

The illustration is inspired by the beautifully eccentric world of Victorian Catland and an ’80s childhood filled with Sylvanian Families and Victorian revival. Early-1900s Catland art was wonderfully whimsical, a time when artists dressed their feline characters in ribbons, gowns, waistcoats and roles full of personality. Candlelit Whiskers belongs to that lineage: a soft-spoken little storyteller with one paw in folklore and one in nostalgia.

With her gentle glow and old-world charm, she makes a lovely everyday companion - warm, steady, and enchanting.

Smooth, stretchy and lightweight, with adjustable shoulder straps, this camisole layers beautifully over long sleeves in winter, works as a base layer beneath cosy knits and cardigans, or can be worn simply on its own in warmer months. A whimsical yet practical wardrobe staple.

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✦ Details

• 95% polyester, 5% elastane

• Lightweight, soft, and stretchy

• Smooth camisole fit

• Adjustable spaghetti straps

• Studio-applied DTF print (soft, slightly raised, with white polymer backing for vibrancy)

• Durable print with gentle stretch that improves slightly after washing

• Relabelled with MyfanwyNia branding

• Sewn-in care label + printed nape branding

• Slight print-placement variations due to small-batch hand pressing

• Features MyfanwyNia’s original artwork Candlelit Whiskers

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Wrap yourself in whimsy - or hang a little magic on your wall.

This soft-touch throw blanket features my illustration Cat Like Me, a dreamy blend of folklore, fantasy and feline mischief. Printed in rich, vibrant colours on velvety soft fabric with a gentle light-catching sheen, it’s warm, cosy and wonderfully comforting.

Drape it over a bed, style it across a chair, or transform a room by displaying it as large-format wall art.

The illustration shows one of my original characters with catlike features, accompanied by three curious white cats - a quiet, mysterious scene woven with teal tones, starry details and soft gradients.

Whether you use it for warmth, décor, or to create a cosy little portal into your own enchanted world, this blanket brings a touch of cat-magic and folklore charm into any space.

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✦ Details

• Size: 50 × 60 inches
• Ultra-soft silk-touch front
• Plush warm fleece reverse (white)
• 100% polyester
• High-quality print on one side
• Machine-washable

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✦ Cat Like Me

In Japanese folklore, it is said that a cat who live long enough can become Yōkai, supernatural beings with a gift for magic and a special kind of mischief. The Bakeneko learns to walk upright on two paws and take human form. The Nekomata, older and wiser still, grows a second tail and speaks with eerie knowing.

She might be one of them.

Or something rarer still, part girl, part feline trickster, born between worlds.

She moves like a memory you’re trying to hold onto, the kind that changes shape every time you think about it, or every time you see her.

The white cats arrived with her, before I even understood who she was. They appeared naturally in the earliest pencil sketch, gathering around her as if summoned by her very presence.

They're not pets. They’re drawn to her, pulled in by a quiet magnetism. Companions, maybe. Or students, hoping to understand how she shifts, how she softens and sharpens at will. Watching closely, trying to understand how she is a “Cat Like Me.”

To watch her is to feel that shape and form are never fixed. That maybe you, too, could change. She intentionally knocks things off shelves just to see how they fall, disturbing the stillness, snapping you out of the mindless trance her presence seems to evoke and reminding you that wonder sometimes arrives disguised as disruption.

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